CVE-2023-0781 in Canteen Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 02/11/2023
A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Canteen Management System 1.0. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function query of the file removeOrder.php. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-220624.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/10/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-0781 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the SourceCodester Canteen Management System version 1.0. This system, designed for managing canteen operations, contains a dangerous weakness in its removeOrder.php file that directly impacts the query function. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms, allowing malicious actors to manipulate the id parameter and execute arbitrary sql commands against the underlying database. The flaw exists specifically within the removeOrder.php file where user-supplied input flows directly into sql query construction without proper escaping or parameterization.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through remote manipulation of the id argument parameter within the query function. When an attacker submits a crafted id value, the system fails to properly validate or sanitize this input before incorporating it into sql statements. This creates an environment where sql injection attacks can successfully execute, potentially allowing attackers to extract sensitive data, modify database records, or even gain unauthorized access to the database server. The vulnerability's classification as critical indicates the severity of potential impact, as sql injection attacks can compromise entire database systems and lead to data breaches. The attack vector is fully remote, meaning no local access or authentication is required to exploit this weakness.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data compromise, as it could enable complete system takeover or data destruction within the canteen management environment. Attackers could potentially access customer information, order histories, payment data, and other sensitive operational details stored within the database. The public disclosure of this exploit increases the risk profile significantly, as malicious actors can immediately leverage this known vulnerability without requiring additional reconnaissance or development time. Organizations using this canteen management system face potential regulatory violations, financial losses, and reputational damage if this vulnerability remains unpatched. The vulnerability's presence in a management system suggests potential exposure of business-critical information and operational data.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2023-0781 should prioritize immediate patching of the SourceCodester Canteen Management System to version 1.0 or higher where the sql injection vulnerability has been resolved. Organizations should implement proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase to prevent similar vulnerabilities from occurring. The fix should involve sanitizing all user inputs, particularly those used in sql query construction, and implementing proper escape sequences or prepared statements. Security measures should include web application firewalls to detect and block sql injection attempts, database access controls to limit privilege exposure, and regular security assessments of the application. Additionally, the system should be configured with least privilege principles to minimize potential damage from successful exploitation, and monitoring should be implemented to detect unauthorized database access attempts. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 sql injection weakness and represents a common attack pattern documented in the mitre ATT&CK framework under the technique of sql injection.